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    Hi, I'm brand new to the forum. I have a 2000 Grand Prix GT, 3.8L V6 that won't start. I almost exclusively drive my new car so the Grand Prix has only been driven sparingly for the last 6 months (I know that this is not good for the car, but it's too late to change that). Last week I planned on driving the car and when I try to start the car the engine cranked but it would not actually turn on. I tried giving it a jump, I had the battery tested, then I replaced the battery just to be sure, and even with a new battery it won't start, so I'm pretty postive that it's not the battery. I know that it could be any number of things but I'm not sure what to check next. I'm not planning on keeping the car so I don't want to put a lot of moneyinto it. Any helpful suggestions on what to check next would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    does it crank up and shut right back off
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    No, it doesn't turn on at all. When I turn the key it makes noise like it wants to start, but then it nevers turns on.
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    You're saying it cranks, but will not turn over, correct? My first suspicion would be crank position sensor. I would also have the fuel pressure tested to make sure your pump or fuel pressure regulator hasn't failed.
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    spray some starting fluid in the intake, if it starts up and then dies, you know its a fuel problem.

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    do you atleast hear the fuel pump prime....
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